2006 Audi A4 1.9L Diesel · RJ56 AAV
2006 Audi A4 (1.9L, diesel). First registered 03 Nov 2006. Recorded mileage 158,042 miles. MOT expired on 25 May 2023. A manufacturer safety recall is currently outstanding.
- Make & Model
- AUDI A4
- Year / Origin
- 2006 · Reading
- Safety Recall
- Recall Notice
- MOT Status
- Expired on 25 May 2023
- Road Tax
- Untaxed (01 Feb 2023)
- Recorded Mileage
- 158,042 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 1.9L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
Outstanding Safety Recall Notice
Action RequiredOfficial DVSA telemetry indicates this vehicle has an unaddressed manufacturer safety recall. Remedial repairs are legally required to be carried out 100% free of charge by an authorised main dealer.
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RJ56 AAV Key Findings
- 2 MOT tests recorded
- Outstanding manufacturer safety recall notice
- Latest MOT passed on 27/05/2022
- 158,042 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
RJ56 AAV MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
2 MOT tests are recorded for this 2006 Audi A4 (RJ56 AAV) between May 2022 and May 2022.
The record contains 1 pass and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 27 May 2022 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Steering (2 issues), Suspension (2 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (2 issues), Lighting (1 issue), Brakes (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
Recorded failure items include: “Engine mounting excessively loose (6.1.8 (a) (ii))”; “Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))”; “Offside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))”.
RJ56 AAV Mileage History
- 16/05/2022158,041 mi
- 27/05/2022158,042 mi+1 mi
Average of roughly 33 miles per year across 2 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Poor
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